Reserve Wednesday: Mangrove Expansion in Apalachicola Bay – An Aerial Perspective

Jenny Bueno, researcher with the FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, explores the expansion of mangrove trees in the Apalachicola Bay, driven by warmer winter temperatures. Using aerial imagery and classification techniques, their research assesses how quickly they are expanding in this region. They are also investigating the spatial distribution of mangrove species and their responses to freeze events, captured through drones.

Drone Photo of Mangroves at Pilots Cove on St. George Island